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The only issue I would have is the louder volumes can be a bit tinny and have the standard static noise, however, this only happens at the louder settings and lower volume this isn’t an issue. If this issue affects you can plug in external speakers via the RCA output so you can get better sound at louder volumes which is great. The Jam Rhythm is a dinky wireless speaker. There’s no shortage of rivals in this class; top alternatives include the Sonos and the less impressive Bose SoundTouch 10. The Jam Rhythm is a full Wi-Fi speaker, capable of multiroom audio antics, Spotify Connect streaming and even a direct connection to Tidal. It doesn’t have Bluetooth, though, so you can’t stream the audio from your phone games to the speaker. There is an aux input, so it isn’t a closed system such as the Sonos Play:1.
A belt drive features a platter that sits on a bearing and is pulled by a belt to spin your record. A direct drive also features a platter, but this is directly connected to the motor via a spindle in the middle of the plate. The Jam Rhythm’s wireless reliability wasn’t perfect during testing either, but seemingly only because it didn’t get on too well with our Netgear Nighthawk X4S router, which has caused problems with other smaller-brand wireless speakers in the past. This speaker’s standard setup procedure is simple and clearly explained – and if you have any issues, the speaker also supports WPS pairing. It cuts out all the superficial fancy elements while retaining plenty of useful features and support for streaming services. Crucially, sound quality is strong too. Bass is impressive with the volume raised and balance is solid, making this speaker very easy to recommend to those on a tight budget. RCA Output / Want to grow the party to speakers that do not have Bluetooth, no problem! We’ve got you covered with the RCA output
Getting wirelessly stereo-paired speakers to play together without perceptible delay is one of the main multiroom technical challenges. The Jam Rhythm does handle this, but you can actually hear it stumbling over the sync at the start of every streaming session. For the first second or so it’s as if the speakers are wildly out-of-sync before eventually lining up in what is the sound equivalent of the speaker tripping up on its laces.
Belt drive tends to be more popular for those listening to their songs at home, whereas direct drive is more likely to be used by DJs spinning records for others. On the other hand we were very impressed with what the Jam Heavy Metal had to offer, handing it five stars and praising its “impressive bass reach”. We called it a “well made, good-looking slab of metal," and it's a popular option given it tends to be half-price if you shop around.Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth® capability for easy pairing with your favourite JAM speaker. With a range of up to 30-ft/10-m it can seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth compatible speaker. To fill a room you might also want to consider getting hold of two Jam Rhythm speakers, since the sound sweet spot is a little narrower than some. More useful, you can also set four favourites. These are accessed using the “favourite” button on the top panel. They might be radio stations, Tidal albums or Tidal playlists. You can’t use them for Spotify albums or playlists, though, because Spotify isn’t fully integrated into the app. Speakers: Built-in speakers mean all you need to do is add vinyl. Straight out of the box this turntable is ready to add the sound to any of your vinyl's.
It’s very easy to set up, unbox it, plug it in, remove plastic protections and turn it on, DONE. The volume range is larger than I thought and at max is quite loud. I like how it has a level for the needle so you don’t need to lift the needle yourself and scratch your vinyl.
Can I use the speakers with my TV?
Bluetooth / Built-in speakers mean all you need to do is add vinyl. Straight out of the box this turntable is ready to add the sound to any of your vinyl. Only a synthetic edge to the mid-range betrays the perhaps humble quality of the hardware, but I’ve heard far more expensive speakers suffer from similar issues.
Bluetooth / Built-in Bluetooth® capability for easy pairing with your favourite JAM speaker. With a range of up to 30-ft/10-m it can seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth compatible speaker. The “favourites” button is the star. The blue LED next to it shows the current favourite being used
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The bass goes deep, too. If you’re able to crank up the volume every now and then, the Jam Rhythm is worth dancing around the house to. However, like most speakers using a traditional driver setup such as this, it does need to have some power behind it to really open up. There are a couple of special features, too. You can turn the Jam Rhythm into an intercom, speaking into the app through your phone and out of the speaker. Party MC, perhaps? Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. The Jam Rhythm uses quite a traditional speaker setup. It has a large 3.5-inch driver tuned for bass and a pair of smaller drivers, rather than a series of dinky drivers and a couple of passive bass radiators. There are some quirks in the software, too. However, for a brand-new budget multiroom speaker family, the Rhythm works well.
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